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Overview |
Gwynedd Mercy College | VCU | ||
| Location | Gwynedd Valley, PA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,091 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #315 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gmc.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gwynedd Mercy College | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,052 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,052 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,056 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,122 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,512 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Gwynedd Mercy College | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,063 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 621 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1235 | 1030/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Gwynedd Mercy College | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gwynedd Mercy College | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $240 |
Diversity |
Gwynedd Mercy College | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Gwynedd Mercy College | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Gwynedd Mercy College | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 2,091 students)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gwynedd Mercy College or VCU?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 189.4% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Virginia Commonwealth University ($36,052.00 vs. $33,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($21,294 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 6.3% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($12,279 vs. $13,056)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Virginia Commonwealth University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 94.8% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($24,512 vs. $12,583)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gwynedd Mercy College or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Gwynedd Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 173 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming VCU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Gwynedd Mercy College vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gwynedd Mercy College or VCU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between VCU and Gwynedd Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at VCU is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (53% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $9,100 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/